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and let's turn to rick klein, our washington editor, who is following every step of this. and we were talking about all of the political theater this weekend. democrats fighting for tax cuts only for the middle class. something they knew wouldn't get anywhere, but listen to democratic senator mccaskill with this directed at the tea party. >> they need to pull back the curtain and realize that you've got a republican party that's not worried about the people in the tea party. they're worried about people that can't decide which home to go to over the christmas holidays. >> clearly some democrats very frustrated about this. so, who won, who lost here? >> reporter: this is a significant win for republicans, david. president obama has been clear that this was a critical position, and he is caving on it, allowing all the tax cuts to be extended. he wanted them to expire for the wealthiest americans. so, this round goes to republicans who wanted them across the board extended. >> but the white house will argue they had to do this to extend unemployment benefits. >> reporter: tha
and let's turn to rick klein, our washington editor, who is following every step of this. and we were talking about all of the political theater this weekend. democrats fighting for tax cuts only for the middle class. something they knew wouldn't get anywhere, but listen to democratic senator mccaskill with this directed at the tea party. >> they need to pull back the curtain and realize that you've got a republican party that's not worried about the people in the tea party. they're...
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and i will do so in washington. >> reporter: bush will soon go to washington, where he hopes to meet the democrats that have so far avoided him. and see president clinton, as well. congressality democrats have often been annoyed by bush's staff and repeated climbs of -- claims of victory when no krikter was clear. >> secretary cheney and i have carried the state of florida. secretary cheney and i are honored and humbled to have won the state of florida. >> reporter: to diffuse the hard feelings, bush may try something else, include a democrat or two in the cabinet he's assembling. the governor's aides say this event tonight will not be a rally. it will be more subdued than that. and they say the governor will provide understanding for the vice president, for his family and what they must now be going through. >> you talk about the numbers and the hanging chads. we remember the picture when they're staring up with a magnifying glass. it came down to 537 votes out of more than 101 million. >> it's unbelievable when you think of the math. not just hanging chads. we learned about dimpled
and i will do so in washington. >> reporter: bush will soon go to washington, where he hopes to meet the democrats that have so far avoided him. and see president clinton, as well. congressality democrats have often been annoyed by bush's staff and repeated climbs of -- claims of victory when no krikter was clear. >> secretary cheney and i have carried the state of florida. secretary cheney and i are honored and humbled to have won the state of florida. >> reporter: to diffuse...
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john hendren, abc news, washington. >>> well, that tax cut compromise is just the latest controversy now fueling some internet chatter that self-described progressive democrats are now so frustrated with the president, they may mount a challenge in the 2012 primaries. the idea is likely a long shot for now. pending on whether a viable candidate emerges. or if the president's compromise actually delivers what he promises. >>> wikileaks has added to its cache of leaked secrets, posing potentially damaging documents. the release of the papers is eroding trust. wikileaks is vowing it will continue to disclose details on the documents it has obtained. >>> wikileaks founder, julian assange, is firing back at the u.s. in a new op-ed piece, ed lined "don't shoot the messenger," assange says wikileaks deserves protection for its revelation, not attacks. he is behind bars after turning himself in for a sex crime investigation. >>> two university students busted as part of a major drug ring, said they did it to cover tuition. they were selling lsd-spiked candy, ecstasy and other drugs. they wer
john hendren, abc news, washington. >>> well, that tax cut compromise is just the latest controversy now fueling some internet chatter that self-described progressive democrats are now so frustrated with the president, they may mount a challenge in the 2012 primaries. the idea is likely a long shot for now. pending on whether a viable candidate emerges. or if the president's compromise actually delivers what he promises. >>> wikileaks has added to its cache of leaked secrets,...
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global resources of abc news with cynthia mcfadden and bill weir in new york city and terry moran in washington, this is "nightline," december 24th, 2010. >> good evening, on this christmas eve, i'm terry moran. we're going to begin with the musical. it's back on the national stage. just look at the smashing success of "glee." but in high school theater departments across the country, the musical never went anywhere and in one particular high school in texas, they've been doing it bigger and better for years, thanks to one remarkable woman. but when she set out on her most elaborate production she had no idea a real life drama was about to unfold. earlier this year, john donvan reported this heartwarming story, and we wanted to bring it again to you tonight. ♪ guess this means you're sorry ♪ >> reporter: no doubt, you have heard of "glee." the award winner this year for best tv comedy. it follows a high school teacher who tries to turn a talented group of misfits into stars. well, this is a story about a real life "glee." but with a twist. ♪ happy happy happy people ♪ >> we are the oppo
global resources of abc news with cynthia mcfadden and bill weir in new york city and terry moran in washington, this is "nightline," december 24th, 2010. >> good evening, on this christmas eve, i'm terry moran. we're going to begin with the musical. it's back on the national stage. just look at the smashing success of "glee." but in high school theater departments across the country, the musical never went anywhere and in one particular high school in texas, they've...
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. >> to washington now. bill clinton took nofr a rare appearance to back president obama's troubled tax cut deal. and there is a private meeting in the oval office, clinton said the deal with republicans would help america over the long term and urges fellow democrats to support him. >> this is a better agreement than would be reached skpism think we'll have a much more positive impact on the economy. >> the president saying he had a holiday party, several of them to get to. the senate is expected to approve bills next week and there is most democrats refusing to support him. >> we need to go back with same policy that's have failed. >> vermont senator bernie sanders fought against the tax cut compromise with a speech in the senate lasting over eight hours. >> and the faa says it lost track of who owns the private and commercial planes and says records under disarray, criminals could buy planes without knowledge and warns rogue pilots to use registration numbers to evade computer systems used to track flight
. >> to washington now. bill clinton took nofr a rare appearance to back president obama's troubled tax cut deal. and there is a private meeting in the oval office, clinton said the deal with republicans would help america over the long term and urges fellow democrats to support him. >> this is a better agreement than would be reached skpism think we'll have a much more positive impact on the economy. >> the president saying he had a holiday party, several of them to get to....
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i'm emily schmidt in washington. what a new report may say about the job market coming up. >> also jerry brown refused to live in the official governor's mansion the first time around. is he having a change of heart as he prepares to return to sacramento. >> it frightened me. >> and the barbie doll that's prompting a warning from the f.b.i. your at&t high speed internet here, at home... ...and on the go... ...with some really big news. it's b-i-g -- big. at&t high speed internet at home... ...includes wi-fi access on the go...woo-hoo! [ both ] it's an unbelievable deal. [ chuckles ] well, gotta go. but wait -- there's more... [ female announcer ] go to the website below now and get at&t high speed internet for the unbelievably low price of $14.95 a month for 12 months. it's the fastest internet for the price. so go online now. you can chill online at a park. he, dgiepidgie. [ coos ] and surour internet at home at yourinudes accesokstore@ to the entire at&t national wi-fi network on the go. [ female announcer ] for a
i'm emily schmidt in washington. what a new report may say about the job market coming up. >> also jerry brown refused to live in the official governor's mansion the first time around. is he having a change of heart as he prepares to return to sacramento. >> it frightened me. >> and the barbie doll that's prompting a warning from the f.b.i. your at&t high speed internet here, at home... ...and on the go... ...with some really big news. it's b-i-g -- big. at&t high...
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and being broadcast on stations in new york, houston, gs los angeles, washington, d.c., are next. al jazeera is based in qatar. >> today marks the 69th anniversary of the attack on pearl harbor. japanese war planed launched an unprovoked attack in hawaii, drawing american into world war ii. anniversary commemorated today the site of the sunken uss arizona. 120 survivors traveled from around the country for the event. >>> at 6:00 a south bay success story. the city making things happen around town despite the recession. and science behind massage, how it can benefit patients with health issues beyond soreness. and buying an extended warranty on electronics. 7 yn your side's michael finney examines options and how you might be able to get one free. >> and world news is next.
and being broadcast on stations in new york, houston, gs los angeles, washington, d.c., are next. al jazeera is based in qatar. >> today marks the 69th anniversary of the attack on pearl harbor. japanese war planed launched an unprovoked attack in hawaii, drawing american into world war ii. anniversary commemorated today the site of the sunken uss arizona. 120 survivors traveled from around the country for the event. >>> at 6:00 a south bay success story. the city making things...
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. >> it really washington. maple pavilion was packed. i have to tell you. the red was everywhere. there were some yukon fan tucked far away in the upper level. they were hoping stanford to lose. but of course that did not happen. this ends their 90 game winning streak. longest all time record for both women and men team but for tonight the last time yaw con lost what was in 2008 and that was to stanford. so this rivalry has been going on for some time. tonight also means the home game streak the cardinals have been on continues. they have now won 52 home games in a row while stanford fans are celebrating this win, yukon fans are trying to accept defeat. >> women game for basketball and great game for stanford. played very well. so proud of the team. >> this is just huge and it is a great day to celebrate. >> yukon is like a bet time. only a game. big game is in april. tournament that's what we are shooting for. >> stanford played really, really well but they always do. these 2 teams when they meet. >> reporter: and we'll of course have more highlights from tonight's game coming up
. >> it really washington. maple pavilion was packed. i have to tell you. the red was everywhere. there were some yukon fan tucked far away in the upper level. they were hoping stanford to lose. but of course that did not happen. this ends their 90 game winning streak. longest all time record for both women and men team but for tonight the last time yaw con lost what was in 2008 and that was to stanford. so this rivalry has been going on for some time. tonight also means the home game...
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. >> and we'll move on to other matters, political battle continues tonight in washington. impact lawmakers failing to reach agreement by last night's deadline is being felt today. and some people already lost their benefits. >> cheryl, these people who lost benefits are just barely surviving right now. they're doing so by taking any little odd job they can and by cutting live down to bare essentials. california has the third-highest unemployment rate in the country expected to be hit hard if benefits are recused. -- reduced. >> it's been a year and a half. >> and this is about two years now. >> for those out of work times are discouraging. >> i'm not getting in the door and interviewed so this is rather confusing. >> there are many jobs, older is better. >> to make matters worse for many over the age of 40 most have been out of the job for so long their benefits already ran out. >> it's an hour to hour and day to daichl have you to stay helpful within yourself within your own identity. stay hopeful. or this will come crashing down on you. >> a vote in congress yesterday fa
. >> and we'll move on to other matters, political battle continues tonight in washington. impact lawmakers failing to reach agreement by last night's deadline is being felt today. and some people already lost their benefits. >> cheryl, these people who lost benefits are just barely surviving right now. they're doing so by taking any little odd job they can and by cutting live down to bare essentials. california has the third-highest unemployment rate in the country expected to be...
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. >> and oakland police chief is in washington, d.c. tonight lobbying for money to put more police officers in schools. he wants money to place six officers in four middle schools. supporters say the idea to make schools safer and reduce crime as well as building positive relationships between police and city young people. >> we want to create a safe welcoming environment on campuses we have to have a greater degree of trust between people in the community and students and the police officers that serve them. >> the officers would spend sometime working with kids one on one. the department would use some of the $6 million from washington to hire back some of the officers laid off last summer. >> the window is now open for this year's mavericks surf contest. the event has new organizers this year and servers will decide when the contest will be held. once settling on a date between now and february, the surfers will have 25 hours to get here from where they are in the world. because some people like sanders were injured last year, specul
. >> and oakland police chief is in washington, d.c. tonight lobbying for money to put more police officers in schools. he wants money to place six officers in four middle schools. supporters say the idea to make schools safer and reduce crime as well as building positive relationships between police and city young people. >> we want to create a safe welcoming environment on campuses we have to have a greater degree of trust between people in the community and students and the...
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it is frozen tundra of washington d.c. not only are the political views at a stalemate, so is a lot of weather because it's frozen right now. beautiful picture of the capitol. closer to home, heavenly, courtesy resort sports network. a lot of snow and empty chair lifts but that won't be the case come tomorrow. a lot of family heeding that way and driving up to one of the strongest snowstorms we've seen in a while. back home i love this shot from mount tamalpais this time of the year with the angle of sun and the shadows. shows the dimensions of the hills and mountains as we look back to san francisco. let's talk about temperatures and we're running 41 san rafael. still a little foggy. you see fog still in the central valley and that will hang around for a couple more hours. around the monterey bay and inland upper 40s to about mid-50s. afternoon high clouds. our last complete dry day. tonight cloudy, not quite as cool. a few sprinkles for the morning commute but the wet weather hangs around through wednesday. let's take a
it is frozen tundra of washington d.c. not only are the political views at a stalemate, so is a lot of weather because it's frozen right now. beautiful picture of the capitol. closer to home, heavenly, courtesy resort sports network. a lot of snow and empty chair lifts but that won't be the case come tomorrow. a lot of family heeding that way and driving up to one of the strongest snowstorms we've seen in a while. back home i love this shot from mount tamalpais this time of the year with the...
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she was a washington redskins cheer leader. she put that on hold to land a spot on the las vegas strip. her facebook says, live life to the fullest. as you don't know what tomorrow will bring. life is short. death is forever. one of her dance partners said she has expressed concern over obsessed fans before. >> doing that show was not safe. her safety is extremely important. >> reporter: her car could hold clues. a resident found an abandoned vehicle. nothing could be done because the car was not reported stolen. >> i wish an officer could have come out and found her address through her license plate. >> reporter: a couple of days later, the plates had disappeared from the car. and by thursday, detectives seized the vehicle. a few persons of interest are being looked at. she believed debbie is still alive. >> there's no ifs, ands, or buts. she's alive. >> reporter: apparently, they found a purse in the backseat. our las vegas affiliate spoke to her last boyfriend. he claimed she was at his house but she left that night. when sh
she was a washington redskins cheer leader. she put that on hold to land a spot on the las vegas strip. her facebook says, live life to the fullest. as you don't know what tomorrow will bring. life is short. death is forever. one of her dance partners said she has expressed concern over obsessed fans before. >> doing that show was not safe. her safety is extremely important. >> reporter: her car could hold clues. a resident found an abandoned vehicle. nothing could be done because...
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john hendron has the latest from washington. >> president obama is under fire. friendly fire from democrats. >> there are times to make deals but usually it follows a long, tough fight. i don't know but it seems i missed that part of this equation. >> critics complain he caved cutting a deal to extend the bush tax cuts for two more years for everyone despite campaigning the end of tax breaks for the wealthy. >> how can we rationalize tax cuts for the most wealthy americans when we're facing this kind of a deficit. the president did get concessions extending unemployment benefits for 13 months for 9 million americans saving 2 million jobless workers from losing their benefits over the holidays, extending tax credits for working families including college tuition and children and a 2% payroll tax holiday for every american. what's it all mean? an average household earning under $50,000 keeps the bush tax cut and gives nearly $1,000 more plus $1,000 tax credit per child and a tax credit of up to $2500 for college tuition. >> i have no doubt everyone will find somet
john hendron has the latest from washington. >> president obama is under fire. friendly fire from democrats. >> there are times to make deals but usually it follows a long, tough fight. i don't know but it seems i missed that part of this equation. >> critics complain he caved cutting a deal to extend the bush tax cuts for two more years for everyone despite campaigning the end of tax breaks for the wealthy. >> how can we rationalize tax cuts for the most wealthy...
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. >> alan: it's been a busy weekend in washington. ahead, the senate debate that could yield a major foreign policy victory for president obama. >>> a long-standing sports record has been tied. the chance are you haven't heard about the amazing feat the uconn women are ♪ [ female announcer ] keurig has over 200 varieties of gourmet coffee and tea to choose from. ♪ keurig is the way to brew fresh, delicious coffee in under a minute. way to brew. [ female announcer ] so with keurig, every cup tastes like it's brewed just forou. ♪ because it is. choose. brew. enjoy. keurig. >> alan: a rare work weekend in washington. the senate met most of the day to debate a new arms control treaty with russia. the final approval of the so-called new start treaty is uncertain. david curley has more. >> reporter: after legislative victories on the tax peel and repealing the "don't ask, don't tell" policy, president obama has his eyes on a third prize, his biggest. >> a treaty like start isn't about winning a victory for an administration or the pol
. >> alan: it's been a busy weekend in washington. ahead, the senate debate that could yield a major foreign policy victory for president obama. >>> a long-standing sports record has been tied. the chance are you haven't heard about the amazing feat the uconn women are ♪ [ female announcer ] keurig has over 200 varieties of gourmet coffee and tea to choose from. ♪ keurig is the way to brew fresh, delicious coffee in under a minute. way to brew. [ female announcer ] so with...
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emily schmidt, abc news, washington. >> the fas trak making chance. drivers who use it have to provide lots of personal information like credit card numbers, phone numbers and e-mail. a new state law that takes effect january 1st requires transportation officials to destroy that information if someone's account is inactive for four and a half years. it tightens security to protect from hackers. it will be made from clipper payment cards. sorry to bust you about the columbia school thing. >> do i detect a little jealousy. >> we have a little voice envy this morning. i have to catch a cold so i can catch up! barry white here will take a look here at the forecast. >> you're welcome very much. let's see what's going on. it's 4:52. i can talk like this or like this. you know -- >> i like the second one. >> you like that one. all right. it happens once a year, usually around this time, too. never fails. good morning, everybody. i hope you're feeling well and had a good night's sleep. the rain is holding off at least in most areas but still pretty damp this
emily schmidt, abc news, washington. >> the fas trak making chance. drivers who use it have to provide lots of personal information like credit card numbers, phone numbers and e-mail. a new state law that takes effect january 1st requires transportation officials to destroy that information if someone's account is inactive for four and a half years. it tightens security to protect from hackers. it will be made from clipper payment cards. sorry to bust you about the columbia school thing....
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> alan: all this wet weather has led to minor flooding and accidents, we're in oakland at third and washington tonight with more. >> reporter: alan, we're getting a break right now. the rain has stopped for the time being, but it hat -- left behind some minor street flooding. that's a block or two off jack london square. the sewer is a little clogged, and it's piling up on the street. we want to alert you to a dangerous situation on 880 south. we shot this video less than an hour ago. there are several lanes flooded near broadway. this is 880 south. cars come flying down 880 and are stunned to find two maybe three lanes, covered in way, several inches team. -- inches deep. drivers getting on, getting nailed, not expecting the heavy rain, and going from 40-50-miles-an-hour down to 10. so this is 880 southbound near broadway. chp working on 38 weather-related accidents. there was an accident on 880, the broadway offramp, an accident in oakland hills. a pickup truck rolled over on i-80 and apian way. in oakland, the rain has stopped. but as you heard leigh say, we'll be getting more. abc-7 news.
> alan: all this wet weather has led to minor flooding and accidents, we're in oakland at third and washington tonight with more. >> reporter: alan, we're getting a break right now. the rain has stopped for the time being, but it hat -- left behind some minor street flooding. that's a block or two off jack london square. the sewer is a little clogged, and it's piling up on the street. we want to alert you to a dangerous situation on 880 south. we shot this video less than an hour ago....
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i'm emily schmidt in washington. what may or may not happen on capitol hill coming up. >> a live look from downtown san francisco. it is cloudy and mild this morning. the air is much cleaner than yesterday and rain is on the way. i'll tell you when it gets to your neighborhood and show you where it is right now on live doppler 7 hd. >> we're following bart delays and an injury crash in santa cruz mountains. all the details coming up. >> good morning, everyone. i'm theresa garcia. >> i'm eric thomas. kristen is off today. topping our news, thousands of bay bridge drivers who took a police-authorized detour last month during a police standoff on the bay bridge are facing traffic tickets this morning. terry mcsweeney is live at the bridge toll plaza and, terry, you mentioned these people did everything right and they're still being punished. >> yeah. you do everything right and things turn out wrong. out here that morning, that detour you're talking about was not only authorized, it was required by the chp and people we
i'm emily schmidt in washington. what may or may not happen on capitol hill coming up. >> a live look from downtown san francisco. it is cloudy and mild this morning. the air is much cleaner than yesterday and rain is on the way. i'll tell you when it gets to your neighborhood and show you where it is right now on live doppler 7 hd. >> we're following bart delays and an injury crash in santa cruz mountains. all the details coming up. >> good morning, everyone. i'm theresa...
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. >> and in washington tonight say the president and house republicans are closing in on a compromise that will extend benefits and preventive tax hikes for millions of americans. report on the day house democrats pushed through a bill extending tax cuts to families earning under 250,000s aids year but allows tax cuts for wealthy to expire and more private sector jobs have been created this year than the eight years of the bush administration. >> and they have a chance of passing the senate. republicans had votes to block it making the vote a waste of time. >> trying to catch my broj soy don't refer to this maneuver going on today as as chicken crap. all right? >> but this is nonsense. >> the measure would extend the tax cuts for all americans they won't be permanent. >> and also in washington house voted overwhelmingly to censure charles rangel. the once powerful lawmaker sat as speaker pelosi reached a severe punishment short of expulsion two weeks ago he was found guilty of 11 counts of breaking house rules. and it's the 23 time in history a lawmaker has been censured. >> house app
. >> and in washington tonight say the president and house republicans are closing in on a compromise that will extend benefits and preventive tax hikes for millions of americans. report on the day house democrats pushed through a bill extending tax cuts to families earning under 250,000s aids year but allows tax cuts for wealthy to expire and more private sector jobs have been created this year than the eight years of the bush administration. >> and they have a chance of passing...
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earmarks are a symptom of wasteful washington spending that the american people said they want reformed. >> reporter: is that an acknowledgement that it was wrong to put the earmarks in the first place? i guess that's my question. >> you asked the question about five times and i tried to answer it to the best of my ability. >> reporter: in the house, republicans did abstain from earmarks and have urged the president to veto the bill. but diane, nobody expects that to happen. >> all right, jon karl, following up and on patrol against washington waste. >>> also in washington, the obama administration has filed a huge lawsuit against the oil giant bp and eight other companies today, seeking to maximize the fines the company will have to pay for every barrel of oil spilled. attorney general eric holder says it wasn't just an accident, it was gross negligence. >> we intend to hold them fully accountable for their violations of the law. >> today's suit asks for civil penalties up to $20 billion, and the criminal investigation is continuing, as well. >>> and next, this week's relenltless weath
earmarks are a symptom of wasteful washington spending that the american people said they want reformed. >> reporter: is that an acknowledgement that it was wrong to put the earmarks in the first place? i guess that's my question. >> you asked the question about five times and i tried to answer it to the best of my ability. >> reporter: in the house, republicans did abstain from earmarks and have urged the president to veto the bill. but diane, nobody expects that to happen....
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david kerley is in washington tonight. he starts us off. david? good evening. >> reporter: good evening, dan. democratic leader says the senate is kind of like a busy airport tonight. a lot of jets, pieces of legislation stacked up in the air, trying to get onto the ground. the white house has already had significant victories in this lame duck session. but probably the most important piece of legislation personally for the president is being debated right now. tonight -- >> we got snookered. >> reporter: despite republican protests. >> we got snookered on missile defense. we got snookered on verification. >> reporter: the senate is on the verge of approving a new nuclear treaty with russia, even though the top republican just announced his stand. >> i've decided i cannot support the treaty. >> reporter: the new start treaty would build on earlier versions. reducing the number of warheads and providing verification for both sides. on abc's "this week," even the top republican on the foreign affairs committee admitted that democrats will win. >> re
david kerley is in washington tonight. he starts us off. david? good evening. >> reporter: good evening, dan. democratic leader says the senate is kind of like a busy airport tonight. a lot of jets, pieces of legislation stacked up in the air, trying to get onto the ground. the white house has already had significant victories in this lame duck session. but probably the most important piece of legislation personally for the president is being debated right now. tonight -- >> we got...
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john hendron has the latest from washington. >> some democrats think the white house just blinked. >> tax cuts for the wealthiest individuals have led us into this recession, cost us 15 million jobs, have utterly failed. >> it looks like a break in the impasse over tax cuts but is it a compromise. democrats wanted a catch cut just for the middle class. that failed in the senate. >> the motion is not agreed to. >> under agreement in the works, republicans would get what they want: tax cuts extended for everyone for two years forcing the president to break a key campaign had promise. >> we don't want no tax increases or no bite. that may be poor grammar but it's great economics. >> unemployment benefits for one year. >> if you don't force fast action, what you'll end up doing, just kickin' the cab down the road and the only thing though jobless americans get is a really kicked can. >> a tax credit proposed for those earning under $75,000 a year. a deal the white house has negotiated with largely with the republicans. >> more conversations in the last two weeks than the last two years. >
john hendron has the latest from washington. >> some democrats think the white house just blinked. >> tax cuts for the wealthiest individuals have led us into this recession, cost us 15 million jobs, have utterly failed. >> it looks like a break in the impasse over tax cuts but is it a compromise. democrats wanted a catch cut just for the middle class. that failed in the senate. >> the motion is not agreed to. >> under agreement in the works, republicans would get...
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there are trillions of dollars on the line with the tax debate that's happening right now in washington. when all is said and done, it may take the richest merges getting a tax break for some of the most struggles americans to continue to get help from the government. with the clock ticking until every american's tax bill is set to go up in 25 days the compromise push is sounding more like a promise. >> i think it's pretty clear now taxes are not going up on anybody in the middle of this recession. >> reporter: republican leaders say it's not a matter if the bush-era tax cuts are extended to cover again but how long they'll number blase. democrats don't like it. they failed to exempt high-earners from 9 tax cuts. >> they're demanding that the wealthiest americans get a tax cut that is 1,000 times the sides of the average american. >> reporter: if the cuts expire, someone making $62,000 would see taxes go up $2,200 next month. $10 million earners would pay an additional $450,000. republicans argue in this economy, no one should pay more. >> we don't want no tax increases on nobody. now t
there are trillions of dollars on the line with the tax debate that's happening right now in washington. when all is said and done, it may take the richest merges getting a tax break for some of the most struggles americans to continue to get help from the government. with the clock ticking until every american's tax bill is set to go up in 25 days the compromise push is sounding more like a promise. >> i think it's pretty clear now taxes are not going up on anybody in the middle of this...
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today it could dump as much as ten inches in washington, d.c. before heading into new york and new england. delta cancelled 300 departures out of atlanta yesterday. >> you can't control the weather. we just have to anticipate and think ahead, the possibility that things can happen. >> already this morning, continental airlines has cancelled 250 flights out of newark, new jersey, it's a scene that is repeated up and down the eastern seaboard. states of emergency have been declared on the east coast. in boston they are bracing for up to 20 inches of snow. a blizzard warning is in effect with 30 mile-an-hour wind gusts expected. john atwater talked to travelers at boston international airport. >>> the melody of a airport is not matching the mood. >> i'm frustrated. >> merry christmas. thank you, delta. >> many flights are moving but a host of others are getting scrapped. >> for whatever reason, only weather, no plane going into d.c. >> our plan was to return to washington and spend the next four days with our son there. >> we're on standby. >> some
today it could dump as much as ten inches in washington, d.c. before heading into new york and new england. delta cancelled 300 departures out of atlanta yesterday. >> you can't control the weather. we just have to anticipate and think ahead, the possibility that things can happen. >> already this morning, continental airlines has cancelled 250 flights out of newark, new jersey, it's a scene that is repeated up and down the eastern seaboard. states of emergency have been declared on...
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flooding, a real concern over the coastlines of washington and oregon. only one or two warm spots in the country. >> and we are live in cleveland, george? >> thank you, sam. >>> here's our mystery of the morning. we all know about the fictional "the da vinci code" from the dan brown books. nick watt reports symbols. >> reporter: it's the mystic smile that captivated nat king cole, and everyone else. but now, an italian historian is telling us, look into her eyes. they've got high-resolution images in the right eye he claims are the letters "lv" for leonardo da vinci. the man who painted her 500 years ago. and then the left eye, symbols, "ce," maybe "b," on the bridge, could that be "72"? could this be a real da vinci code? dan brown is convinced da vinci left behind hidden messages. >> he had the unfortunate challenge of being a modern man of reason who was born into an age of deep religious fervor. an age when science was synonymous with heresy. >> reporter: and the man who wants to exhume da vinci's bones claims he's stumbled upon his latest theory in
flooding, a real concern over the coastlines of washington and oregon. only one or two warm spots in the country. >> and we are live in cleveland, george? >> thank you, sam. >>> here's our mystery of the morning. we all know about the fictional "the da vinci code" from the dan brown books. nick watt reports symbols. >> reporter: it's the mystic smile that captivated nat king cole, and everyone else. but now, an italian historian is telling us, look into her...
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landmark vote in washington. "don't ask don't tell" no longer. the senate votes to repeal the 17-year-old law. gays will openly serve in the military. >>> storm warning. forecasters sounding the alarm out west. flash floods, mudslides, and snow taller than some homes. >>> the grim sleeper case widens tonight. more than 8 million hits online after the faces of so many nameless women are printed on the front page of the paper. >>> final sale. retailers pulling out the stops the last weekend before christmas. can our correspondent uncover the biggest deals armed with just his iphone and a new app? what it revealed. >>> and a dream come true. a hollywood star who showed up at a public school and stunned the chorus. pack your bags. >>> good evening on this saturday. it's headed to the president tonight, and it's a change for gay rights and for america's armed forced. meeting in a rare saturday session, the senate voted to let gays and lesbians serve openly in the military for the first time in this nation's history. the vote was 65-31 to repeal "don't
landmark vote in washington. "don't ask don't tell" no longer. the senate votes to repeal the 17-year-old law. gays will openly serve in the military. >>> storm warning. forecasters sounding the alarm out west. flash floods, mudslides, and snow taller than some homes. >>> the grim sleeper case widens tonight. more than 8 million hits online after the faces of so many nameless women are printed on the front page of the paper. >>> final sale. retailers pulling...
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and there is 37 in washington, d.c.. rain moving in with winld at the coast. and there is a good looking day to get more showers, more rain coming wednesday. >> thank you. >> done with shopping. >> and we launched something new to make it easy to follow news and watch our reports whenever you are. it's our new app for ipad. this is abc 7 ipad app. >> this is the first station to release a specific app. >> whether it's news... or weather. >> rainy, cooler today. >> abc 7 news ipad app has everything you want from abc 7 news and abc 7 news.com. you can watch slide shows or check in on facebook. >> this is really unique, we're going offer live streaming video. a lot of other apps don't offer. >> whether this is online, or mobile device, or ipad abc 7 news has your world covered. >> there is where we're excited to offer this. >> we are. hope it's valuable tool for you. the app is free. just search for abc san francisco at app store if you'd like to down load them. check it out. >> coming up nismt, the niners officially naming starting quarterback for the do or die
and there is 37 in washington, d.c.. rain moving in with winld at the coast. and there is a good looking day to get more showers, more rain coming wednesday. >> thank you. >> done with shopping. >> and we launched something new to make it easy to follow news and watch our reports whenever you are. it's our new app for ipad. this is abc 7 ipad app. >> this is the first station to release a specific app. >> whether it's news... or weather. >> rainy, cooler...
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are exercising maximum caution. >> well, jim, i'm here in washington, d.c. to talk with american national security officials about the holidays ahead. any concerns they have on homeland security. and i'll bring you the full conversation tomorrow. i sat down with department of homeland security secretary janet napolitano, the director of national intelligence, james clapper and his president's chief counterterrorism adviser john brennan. but on this day fraught with so many terror warnings, i started by asking them about london. and here's a bit of that. >> as far as i know, we have not yet found any connection between those arrests and any threat to the homeland or to the united states. >> any sense of how many attacks they're planning? >> i will leave it to the british to talk about the activities that these individuals were engaged in. >> but, again, when we look around today, with newark airport and the false alarm there but new york city we had several of them. what do you say to the american people right now about the degree of anxiety that's just reali
are exercising maximum caution. >> well, jim, i'm here in washington, d.c. to talk with american national security officials about the holidays ahead. any concerns they have on homeland security. and i'll bring you the full conversation tomorrow. i sat down with department of homeland security secretary janet napolitano, the director of national intelligence, james clapper and his president's chief counterterrorism adviser john brennan. but on this day fraught with so many terror...
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. >> well now to washington for legislation that would affect every single one of us. democrat are out remained over president obama plan to compromise with republicans on tax cuts. vpt biden will head to the hill tomorrow to try to sell them on the plan that calls for income tax cuts for all american including the wealthiest. as john reports, it is by no means a done deal. >> president obama and republican leaders sealed an 11th hour deal on tack cuts. >> as for now i believe bipartisan plan is the right thing to do. >> deal extends the bush tax cut for everyone for 2 more years. it includes other items the president was pushing for. standing unemployment benefit for another 13 months for roughly 9 million americans. one year payroll tack cut for employee from 6.2% to 4.2%. 120 billion dollars worth. that means every working american will keep additional 2% of the first 106,000 dollars of the income. allowing businesses to deduct 100 percent of certain investment in the first year and extending tax credit for college tuition, children and earned income tax credit. som
. >> well now to washington for legislation that would affect every single one of us. democrat are out remained over president obama plan to compromise with republicans on tax cuts. vpt biden will head to the hill tomorrow to try to sell them on the plan that calls for income tax cuts for all american including the wealthiest. as john reports, it is by no means a done deal. >> president obama and republican leaders sealed an 11th hour deal on tack cuts. >> as for now i believe...
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both johnson and campbell believe the case is headed to washington, d.c. >> the decision whether to take any case they are asked to, and we can only speculate, but i do believe that if the court strikes down proposition 8 that the supreme court will take a serious look at this case. >> hundreds of people for and against prop 8 were expected to show up at federal court tomorrow morning. in san francisco, thomas roman, abc7 news. >> the proceedings will be broadcast tomorrow live and eric thomas will host the web cast coverage starting at 10:00 a.m. on abc7news.com. >>> and tomorrow governor schwarzenegger is going to call an emergency session of the legislature to address the budget deficit. he says the state cannot wait until the next governor jerry brown takes office .'s -- takes office. the plan includes some ugly cuts. >> as governor it is my responsibility to take action. i took an oath to serve california and that's until january 2011 and not until december. why would i stop working until december? you cannot solve problems by waiting and let's be honest. that's not my style anyway.
both johnson and campbell believe the case is headed to washington, d.c. >> the decision whether to take any case they are asked to, and we can only speculate, but i do believe that if the court strikes down proposition 8 that the supreme court will take a serious look at this case. >> hundreds of people for and against prop 8 were expected to show up at federal court tomorrow morning. in san francisco, thomas roman, abc7 news. >> the proceedings will be broadcast tomorrow...
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he's delayeded his hawaiian vacation and will stay in washington until congress wraps up their business. >> coming up next why you should have your christmas cards in the mail. >> kids go on a very exclusive shopping spree. >> a royal endorsement, the copd makes it hard for me to breathe. but with advair, i'm breathing better. so now, i can join the fun and games with my grandchildren. great news! for people with copd, including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both, advair helps significantly improve lung function. while nothing can reverse copd, advair is different from most other copd medications because it contains both an anti-inflammatory and a long-acting bronchodilator, working together to help you breathe better. advair won't replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms and should not be used more than twice a day. people with copd taking advair may have a higher chance of pneumonia. advair may increase your risk of osteoporosis and some eye problems. tell your doctor if you have a heart condition or high blood pressure before taking advair. i had fun today, grandpa. you a
he's delayeded his hawaiian vacation and will stay in washington until congress wraps up their business. >> coming up next why you should have your christmas cards in the mail. >> kids go on a very exclusive shopping spree. >> a royal endorsement, the copd makes it hard for me to breathe. but with advair, i'm breathing better. so now, i can join the fun and games with my grandchildren. great news! for people with copd, including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both, advair...
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. >> we'll go live to washington. less than 15 minutes from now as president obama is expected to officially repeal the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy. >> good morning, everyone. it is 6:00 this wednesday morning. i'm jenelle wang in for eric thomas. >> i'm kristen sze. developing news in oakland. crews rescued a person this morning trapped under an amtrak train near jack london square. terry mcsweeney is live at the scene with the latest. >> i'm here at embarcadero and broadway, the entrance to jack london square where something along the lines of the miracle on 34th street, a man in the wheelchair crossing the street, a train coming down the tracks hits him and he survived, lives to tell about it. pictures we have from the scene, it happened about 3:45 this morning. a union pacific train coming down the tracks here on the embarcadero at broadway. hits a man rolling across in his wheelchair. it took 30 to 45 minutes according to oakland police to find the hydraulics to jack up that 130 ton train engine but
. >> we'll go live to washington. less than 15 minutes from now as president obama is expected to officially repeal the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy. >> good morning, everyone. it is 6:00 this wednesday morning. i'm jenelle wang in for eric thomas. >> i'm kristen sze. developing news in oakland. crews rescued a person this morning trapped under an amtrak train near jack london square. terry mcsweeney is live at the scene with the latest. >> i'm...
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. >>> first, the battle over tax cuts in washington. senators hold a rare@x@x >> alan: pay pal is severing its ties with wikileaks, eliminating a major source of donations. the payment company says it will not allow its service to be used for activities that that promote fashion sill tate or instruct others to engauge illegal activity. it's another blow for wikileaks founder julian assange who is struggling to keep the site up and running. wikileaks has been forced to move from one service provider to another as hackers hundred that organization. >> there was a rare saturday session of the u.s. senate today as democrats forced a show down over stepping limiting or eliminating the push era tax cuts in two votes, both democratic measures failed but it may be part of a larger strategy. >> mr. brown of massachusetts. >> democrats brought two tax cut proposals to the senate floor, not expecting ethor win. they did force republicans to say no to continuing tax breaks for a vast majority of americans in order to protect tax breaks for the weal
. >>> first, the battle over tax cuts in washington. senators hold a rare@x@x >> alan: pay pal is severing its ties with wikileaks, eliminating a major source of donations. the payment company says it will not allow its service to be used for activities that that promote fashion sill tate or instruct others to engauge illegal activity. it's another blow for wikileaks founder julian assange who is struggling to keep the site up and running. wikileaks has been forced to move from...
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we begin with the deadlock in washington over your taxes. negotiators from both parties are meeting behind closed doors again today, to hammer out a deal on extending the bush-era tax cuts. but there's no signs of progress. democrats are trying to include an extension of unemployment benefits in the deal. but republicans insist any extension of benefits must be paid by cuts somewhere else. >>> wikileaks founder, julian assange, is still a free man this morning, even though british police reportedly know where he is finding. assange gave police a phone number and address after arrives in england, but authorities are waiting to move in, until they get word from sweden, where assange faces sexual assault charges. >>> a delaware jury has awarded a biggest award ever in a catholic sex abuse case. parish $30,000 in damages to a man abused as a teenager in the '60s. punitive damages could push the award even higher. >>> a new twist in the murder of publicist ronni chasen. police say a person of interest shot and killed himself when they were servin
we begin with the deadlock in washington over your taxes. negotiators from both parties are meeting behind closed doors again today, to hammer out a deal on extending the bush-era tax cuts. but there's no signs of progress. democrats are trying to include an extension of unemployment benefits in the deal. but republicans insist any extension of benefits must be paid by cuts somewhere else. >>> wikileaks founder, julian assange, is still a free man this morning, even though british...
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the white house says the timing is right for a deal inch washington, we report that the debate moves to congress tomorrow. >> reporter: the tax deal faces its first important test monday in the senate, where it's expected to pass. >> we have good cross-section of the senate democratic caucus from left to right who are prepared to accept this. >> reporter: a tougher sell in the house, but the white house is predicting success. >> i think every single person in that building does not want taxes to go up on january 1st. does not want to see 2 million people lose their unemployment insurance. >> reporter: men democrats have denounced the deal, saying it's a giveaway to the rich. one top democrat wants republicans to agree to a higher estate tax. >> there's one thing that just was the choking point, and that deals with the estate tax break. >> reporter: republicans disagree. >> what is the estate tax? it's a double tax on death. economists will tell you it's really not a tax that soaks the rich but a tax on capital. >> reporter: probe province trying hard to keep his party in line. he sen
the white house says the timing is right for a deal inch washington, we report that the debate moves to congress tomorrow. >> reporter: the tax deal faces its first important test monday in the senate, where it's expected to pass. >> we have good cross-section of the senate democratic caucus from left to right who are prepared to accept this. >> reporter: a tougher sell in the house, but the white house is predicting success. >> i think every single person in that...
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they believe the case is headed to washington, dc. >> the decision whether or not to take any case they're asked to, and we can only speculate, but i do believe that if the courts strike down proposition 8, that the supreme court will take a serious look at this case. >> reporter: abc-7 news, legal analyst dean johnson says the makeup of the panel, a liberal, conservative, and moderate, will give both side an idea of what kind of arguments and questions they would phi face -- would face if it goes to the supreme court. >> alan: we'll be hearing the proposition 8 hearing live on our web site tomorrow morning, starting at 10:00 a.m. eric thomas will host a live web cast on our site. >>> governor schwarzenegger is set to unveil his plan to close the $6 billion budget deficit. his spokesman says it contains some ugly cuts to state spending. the latest deficit emerged a month after the governor signed this year's budget. the called lawmakers into an emergency session in hopes of hammering out an agreement before the leaves office. jerry brown is inviting lawmakers to beat with financial officia
they believe the case is headed to washington, dc. >> the decision whether or not to take any case they're asked to, and we can only speculate, but i do believe that if the courts strike down proposition 8, that the supreme court will take a serious look at this case. >> reporter: abc-7 news, legal analyst dean johnson says the makeup of the panel, a liberal, conservative, and moderate, will give both side an idea of what kind of arguments and questions they would phi face -- would...
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. >> late decision in washington. coming up next what lawmakers decideed about your taxes and why only one bay area legislator supported it. >> san francisco porn with community spirit. why even the critic support his latest the critic support his latest >> good evening everyone. leather start with developing news on the dump barton bridge. >> west bond lane just reopened within the past half hour or so. they had been closed since about 9:00 p.m. because of wrong way driver who ran into another car at the high-rise toward the san mateo county side. >> take a look. these are the cars involved being towed away. at least 2 people injured. plans rushed them to the hospital. we don't know how serious their injuries are but you can tell by the daniel to these cars it's severe. is that all right moving on to the weather. stubborn storm system has reached the bay area. >> our live camera pointing at san francisco embarcadero shows a little damp pavement. a sign of things to come. >> cal-trans knew what was coming. crews spent
. >> late decision in washington. coming up next what lawmakers decideed about your taxes and why only one bay area legislator supported it. >> san francisco porn with community spirit. why even the critic support his latest the critic support his latest >> good evening everyone. leather start with developing news on the dump barton bridge. >> west bond lane just reopened within the past half hour or so. they had been closed since about 9:00 p.m. because of wrong way...
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this classic nor'easter did veer a bit, just grazing washington, d.c. so, the city which feared a sequel to last year's snowmageddon dodged the blizzard. that doesn't mean this family's plane will arrive on time. >> the best is just to keep a positive attitude because there's not much we can do about it. >> reporter: the storm is proving the nfl is not quite the postal service. canceling the game in philly with minnesota. a vikings team that must be frostbitten, losing its own stadium three weeks ago to snow. and they get to watch another snowstorm, this time, in philadelphia. you know, dan, the experts said, try and delay your plans by a day and leave tomorrow. but the way this storm is moving, it looks like tomorrow is going to be as problematic as today has been. dan? >> some people may have to put off their plans altogether. david kerley, thank you. >>> now, to our meteorologist chikage windler, from our station in minneapolis. thank you for joining us tonight. how are we going to be living with this thing? >> it looks like today and tonight will be
this classic nor'easter did veer a bit, just grazing washington, d.c. so, the city which feared a sequel to last year's snowmageddon dodged the blizzard. that doesn't mean this family's plane will arrive on time. >> the best is just to keep a positive attitude because there's not much we can do about it. >> reporter: the storm is proving the nfl is not quite the postal service. canceling the game in philly with minnesota. a vikings team that must be frostbitten, losing its own...
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i'm emily schmidt in washington. >> the critical information washington admits it doesn't have about thousands of private planes around the country. >> and researchers at stanford university developed goggles they say could get you to save more money.y.y.y.y.y.y.y.y.y.y.. hey, you got groceries! yeah! i thought we'd eat at home. save some money. $200 bucks? that's not saving! [jacks voice] at my place i'm bringing back the bonus jack. two patties, melting cheese and my secret sauce plus fries and a drink for only $3.99. i get it. you can eat lot cheaper atouar placthan y c]caat home. but do have this? i have dessert. what about this? ohhh. ohhhhhh. jack. that's for max. >>> welcome back. 4:48 on a friday. look at the cold air retreating back to the north. minnesota 25 today, new york 36, boston 30. today in new orleans, 62 degrees. 76 phoenix. still a little wet weather possible seattle and portland at 47 degrees. right now all our major airports reporting no delays. our flight tracker will track them for you at abc7news.com. here's eric. >> all right, mike. thank you very much. it's
i'm emily schmidt in washington. >> the critical information washington admits it doesn't have about thousands of private planes around the country. >> and researchers at stanford university developed goggles they say could get you to save more money.y.y.y.y.y.y.y.y.y.y.. hey, you got groceries! yeah! i thought we'd eat at home. save some money. $200 bucks? that's not saving! [jacks voice] at my place i'm bringing back the bonus jack. two patties, melting cheese and my secret sauce...
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i'm emily schmidt in washington. more on the unemployment help that didn't happen. coming up. >> and good morning, from. i'm theresa garcia. >> i'm eric thomas. it's just about 4:31. kristen is offtoday. topping our news, a fatal accident on highway 101 in burlingame caused for lanes to shut down this morning. >> the man may have been walking on the freeway when he was hit. chp heard reports of a person on the ground in the fast lane of highway 1 just north of broadway and happened about 1:25 this morning. a black bmw and a pickup truck was involved and one driver was injured. >> police are pleading for more information on a crash that put a high school girl in a coma. this is carolyn hanson star water polo player who was critically injured while driving to a match. amy holly feed has the story. >> the first accident 17-year-old caroline hanson got into saturday was minor. but it knocked her sideways on highway 280 and since her car was perpendicular to traffic, it sounds like she was doing what she could to get out of there are. >> she had her seat belt on. after t
i'm emily schmidt in washington. more on the unemployment help that didn't happen. coming up. >> and good morning, from. i'm theresa garcia. >> i'm eric thomas. it's just about 4:31. kristen is offtoday. topping our news, a fatal accident on highway 101 in burlingame caused for lanes to shut down this morning. >> the man may have been walking on the freeway when he was hit. chp heard reports of a person on the ground in the fast lane of highway 1 just north of broadway and...
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emily schmidt joins us from washington with a preview. good morning, emily. >> reporter: rob and vinita, good morning to you. there's been a lot of talk in washington this week about finding bipartisan, political common ground. but all that talk gets put to the test today. the results could change the look of your taxes, as soon as next month. the battle over bush-era tax cuts topped the obama agenda today, with a house vote about who should get extended breaks on their taxes. >> american people said election day, stop the games. stop the spending. stop the looming taxes. >> reporter: republicans say everyone needs the tax hike. most democrats want high earners to pay more. they say it's hypocritical that just this week republicans blocked extended unemployment benefits. yet, they're now working to help families making more than $250,000 a year. >> have to pay for unemployment insurance. we don't have to pay for tax cuts for the rich. >> reporter: it sounds like familiar political deadlock. yet, this time, there's a deadline. the cuts exp
emily schmidt joins us from washington with a preview. good morning, emily. >> reporter: rob and vinita, good morning to you. there's been a lot of talk in washington this week about finding bipartisan, political common ground. but all that talk gets put to the test today. the results could change the look of your taxes, as soon as next month. the battle over bush-era tax cuts topped the obama agenda today, with a house vote about who should get extended breaks on their taxes. >>...
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the first chevy volt left for showrooms in california, texas, washington, d.c. and new york. the volt will be rolling out across the rest of the country throughout next year. >>> continental airlines has come up with another fee. but this one is optional. customers can now lock in a fare for several days before deciding to buy a ticket. it will cost $5 to hold a reservation for three days. and 9 bucks to hold it for a week. >>> the first posthumous album from michael jackson is released today. it's called "michael." it featureongs from songs from king of pop. jackson's family and some music insiders have questioned the authenticity of some of the tracks. and so far, the album has gotten mixed reviews. >>> coming up next on this tuesday, hugh jackman does a real-life stunt for oprah and ends up hurt this morning. >>> plus, the rocky ride for hundreds of american cruise ship passengers who are now thankfully on some dry land. >>> and it is the talk of the sports world this morning. brett favre's nearly 20-year streak comes to an end. ♪ daisy, do a dollop ♪ daisy, do-do a do
the first chevy volt left for showrooms in california, texas, washington, d.c. and new york. the volt will be rolling out across the rest of the country throughout next year. >>> continental airlines has come up with another fee. but this one is optional. customers can now lock in a fare for several days before deciding to buy a ticket. it will cost $5 to hold a reservation for three days. and 9 bucks to hold it for a week. >>> the first posthumous album from michael jackson...
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it will be a sad day in washington. a sad day for all the country. and, of course, we're thinking of his family. thank you both very much. i know you knew him very well. >>> that personal loss for president obama and the diplomatic team, came after a day packed with action on the president's agenda. a federal judge knocked down the health care bill. but overwhelming of the tax cut bill. >> i urge the house of representatives to act quickly on this important matter. if there's one thing we can agree on, it's the urgent work of protecting middle-class families, removing uncertainty for america's businesses and giving our economy a boost as we head into the new year. >>> for more on this, we're joined live, now, by democratic strategist, james carville, and dana loesch. james, i want to begin with you. i want to get to the tax cut and health care debates. first, richard holbrooke. as robin said, i knew him will, worked with him closely, as you did, as well. he devoted every part of his being to diplomacy, to making peace. his brain. his bulk. and i thin
it will be a sad day in washington. a sad day for all the country. and, of course, we're thinking of his family. thank you both very much. i know you knew him very well. >>> that personal loss for president obama and the diplomatic team, came after a day packed with action on the president's agenda. a federal judge knocked down the health care bill. but overwhelming of the tax cut bill. >> i urge the house of representatives to act quickly on this important matter. if there's one...
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. >> and new at 6:30 here tonight a late development from washington. president cuts a deal with republicans on tax cuts and unemployment. just ahead what is knit for you there are dozens of new job openings in the bay area tonight. we're going to show you how you might be able to land one tomorrow. >> and a problem with a new $100 bill. another half hour lightning fast. lightning strong. rizon 4g lte. rule the air on the most advanced 4g network in the world. ñtints from chase sapphire preferred are worth 25% more on travel. we're like forget florida, we're going on a safari. so we're on the serengeti, and seth finds a really big bone. we're talking huge. they dig it up, put it in the natural history museum and we get to name it. raus. sethasauraus. really. your points from chase sapphire preferred are worth 25% more on travel? means better vacations. that's incredible. believe it...with chase sapphire preferred your points are worth 25% more on travel when booked through ultimate rewards. >>> president obama says he's cut a deal with republicans but
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stay warm out there reporting live from washington. thanks. as emily mentioned the blizzard is causing major travel headaches to say the least. but there's also some stunning moments, some real beauty in the midst of all of this storm. our cameras captured snow lightning near new york's central park. lightning is rarely seen with is it snowstorms, but conditions last night were just right. >>> in asheville, north carolina, if the snowstorm wasn't bad enough, crews had to deal with an icy mess after a water main break. it left hundreds of people without any water to shower with or cook with. it could be later today before full service is restored. >>> and the blizzard is expected to zump heavy snow in new england and move into canada by the afternoon. >> accuweather's ava dinges has the forecast. >> hi, rob and mike. it's still snowing heavily across many cities in the east coast. we'll put radar into motion. all of that blue out there, that is the snow right now. bangor, maine, boston, new york. even some around the d.c. area, although that's
stay warm out there reporting live from washington. thanks. as emily mentioned the blizzard is causing major travel headaches to say the least. but there's also some stunning moments, some real beauty in the midst of all of this storm. our cameras captured snow lightning near new york's central park. lightning is rarely seen with is it snowstorms, but conditions last night were just right. >>> in asheville, north carolina, if the snowstorm wasn't bad enough, crews had to deal with an...
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michael steele may announce he's stepping down. >>> president obama visits the washington, d.c. elementary school to sign a bill calling for healthier standards for school programs and school vending machines. >>> and new york city mayor michael bloomberg headlines a launch ever a new independent political group. the group called "no labors" group, yesterday, bloomberg empathically denied he had any interests in running for president. >> for some of you your local news is next. >>> for everyone else, the top youtube videos of the year. [ male announcer ] if you think you can only charge your things the same old way... consider this: things just got beautifully simple. introducing the duracell mygrid™. simple and smart. it's mygrid™. from duracell. trusted everywhere. think you can only charge one thing at a time...? consider this: drop & go charging for up to 4 devices at once... the duracell mygrid™. simple and smart. it's mygrid™. from duracell. trusted everywhere. it's mygrid™. from duracell. lose those lines for up to a year! juvÉderm® xc is the gel filler your d
michael steele may announce he's stepping down. >>> president obama visits the washington, d.c. elementary school to sign a bill calling for healthier standards for school programs and school vending machines. >>> and new york city mayor michael bloomberg headlines a launch ever a new independent political group. the group called "no labors" group, yesterday, bloomberg empathically denied he had any interests in running for president. >> for some of you your...
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>> emily schmidt, in washington this morning. thank you. >>> as emily mentioned, tomorrow's senate vote on whether to extend the bush-era tax cuts is billed as a compromise. the problem, is deal has so many critic, it's not likely to pass. john hendren has more. >> reporter: the president sees an end to the tax breaks. >> i believe it will be resolved. that doesn't mean there may be posturing over the next several days. >> reporter: republicans say posturing is just what democrats in the house did with their latest vote. >> the motion is adopted. >> house democrats are getting ready to send us a bill on taxes they know won't pass in the senate. >> reporter: that bill would extend the bush tax cuts, but only to families earning under $250,000. >> i'm trying to catch my breath so i don't refer to this maneuver going on today as chicken, all right? but this is nonsense. >> reporter: republicans want the tax breaks extended for everyone, including the wealthy. and all 42 gop senators say they will block other major legislation until
>> emily schmidt, in washington this morning. thank you. >>> as emily mentioned, tomorrow's senate vote on whether to extend the bush-era tax cuts is billed as a compromise. the problem, is deal has so many critic, it's not likely to pass. john hendren has more. >> reporter: the president sees an end to the tax breaks. >> i believe it will be resolved. that doesn't mean there may be posturing over the next several days. >> reporter: republicans say posturing is...
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tug of war over tax cuts in washington. president obama is ready to wheel and deal. we'll update the investigation into >>> welcome back. crucial behind the scenes talks are set to begin between the obama administration and republican leader. two sides will try to strike a deal over tax cuts before they all expire at the end of the year. david curley reports from washington. >> i'll admit i am disappointed that the senate did not pass the legislation to make middle-class tax cuts permanent. >> but the legislation never had a chance, despite democrats trying to shame republicans. >> we're passing tax cuts for every person in america. >> there is a mandate that the wealthy gets a tax cut that is one thousand times the size of average american. >> democrats tried to make permanent making less than $250,000 a year and raise the tax breaks making up to a million dollars a year. deadline is looming. tax cuts expire at the end of the month. if they do, somebody making $65,000 would see taxes go up. so the senate show down or just show let's democrats try to paint republican
tug of war over tax cuts in washington. president obama is ready to wheel and deal. we'll update the investigation into >>> welcome back. crucial behind the scenes talks are set to begin between the obama administration and republican leader. two sides will try to strike a deal over tax cuts before they all expire at the end of the year. david curley reports from washington. >> i'll admit i am disappointed that the senate did not pass the legislation to make middle-class tax cuts...